OBIT: Vernon Wayne OESTER, 1995, Garrett, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by John/Carol Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ OESTER Vernon Wayne Oester, 68, of Garrett, died Aug. 27, 1995, in VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, W. Va. Born July 7, 1927, in Meyersdale. A son of the late Charles F. and Carrie (Nichelson) Oester. Survived by his widow, the former Ethel Danielson, and three daughters: Melody LaDow, April Koney and Cindy Cook; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Brother of Gerald Oester of Meyersdale. Retired staff sergeant in the US Air Force, serving in World War II, Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. Life member of American Legion Post 1112, where he served as chaplain. Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 142, Meyersdale. Friends will be received at the Leckemby Funeral Home in Meyersdale after 2pm Wednesday (today) until time of service at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, Rev. LaMar Bender officiating. Interment, Arlington National Cemetery. Daily American Aug. 30,1995 [O0076]